Nursing Investigator pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20001021
- Class code
- 20001021
- Pay grade
- 16
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Nursing Investigator is $4,444 to $7,110 per month, spanning every alternate range the plan defines.
- Kentucky publishes an entry rate and a midpoint for each pay grade, not a maximum, so the upper figure on this page is the grade midpoint.
- That works out to about $53,329 to $85,326 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 20001021.
- The plan defines 3 alternate ranges for this class, so the rate depends on which criteria an employee meets.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Alternate ranges
| Range | Entry | Midpoint | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range 37.5-hour week | $4,444 | $6,666 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $4,740 | $7,110 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $27.35 | $41.02 | per hour |
Which alternate range applies is set by the plan's own criteria (experience, certification or assignment). The criteria text lives in the source document.
Class specification
The Personnel Cabinet class specification for this class is published by Kentucky Personnel Cabinet. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 09/16/2023.
What the state says the job is
Performs and coordinates complex investigative work in all areas related to nurse licensure; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Receives and responds to complaints. Investigates written complaints regarding the practice, behavior, and licensure status of nurses. Conducts interviews. Gathers and analyzes relevant documentation. Advises complainants about complaint procedures. Consults with appropriate persons regarding nursing practices and/or violations of the Kentucky Nursing Laws. Makes recommendations for and testifies at hearings. Prepares written report of investigations. Participates in case resolution process. Is responsible for the security and confidentiality of investigative materials. Maintains records and monitors compliance with Board orders, regulations, and statutes.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in Nursing. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have five years of experience in nursing practice, education, investigation or administration as a Registered Nurse. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional experience in one of the above areas will substitute for the required education on a year-for- year basis.
Special requirements
Must be licensed in Kentucky as a registered nurse or possess a valid work permit issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing. https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=52116 https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx? id=53751 http://www.kbn.ky.gov/ Must maintain any r ...
Quoted from the Personnel Cabinet class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Kentucky Personnel Cabinet publishes this figure in Classified and Unclassified 37.5 and 40-Hour Salary Schedule, effective September 16, 2026. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
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